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Are batteries and accumulators safe to recycle in Cambodia?

More than 7 tonnes of potentially dangerous electronic trash, including batteries and accumulators, have been gathered by Ecobatt-Energy Cambodia over the course of the previous four years. These products cannot be recycled in the Kingdom due to a lack of infrastructure.

What happens if a battery is sold in Cambodia?

Lead and acid residue is present in many batteries, for instance. He cautioned that if the batteries are sold, the lead and resin will be extracted, but the remainder will be disposed of, allowing harmful substances to infiltrate the water system and harm Cambodia's biodiversity.

How many battery waste bins are there in Phnom Penh?

“At the moment, there are more than 120 battery waste bins, more than 90 of which are owned by the environment ministry. The dumpsters are situated at Sihanoukville, Siem Reap, and Phnom Penh. More than seven tonnes of electronic garbage have been gathered.

How much waste does Cambodia produce a day?

Approximately 60% to 65% of the waste we produce daily is organic, and only 20% is plastic. More than 10% of it is solid garbage, much of it electronic waste, he continued. Cambodia generates more than 10,000 tonnes of waste each day, with 50 or 60 per cent of it is dumped in landfills, while only 10 to 15 percent is recycled.

Why is Bess a good investment for Cambodia?

BESS can provide much needed grid stabilisation, reliability, decarbonisation while also reducing imported power. As battery storage demand and investment continues to grows, Cambodia is well-positioned to build a reliable, low cost, sustainable energy system for the future.